Few families would consider leaving home for a vacation nowadays without reliable, high-quality digital imaging equipment-whether it is a camera or a  MPEG recorder. These are some digital photography tips from the gurus at Canon to help make the maximum of remarkable holiday moments.

Always be prepared : remember to bring backup camera batteries or memory cards so you can never miss a shot.

By employing your surroundings in fascinating strategies, you can be ready to create pictures featuring an array of natural color and light while showcasing your content family.

Share the fun : Take turns and let other people control the lens for a bit.

The video recorder records direct to DVD, is compact and takes high-resolution, 4-Megapixel digital photographs. Strike a pose-No! : Candid shots of members of the family can capture their personalities better than conscientiously orchestrated footage.

Do not be scared : Take your PowerShot SD600 Digital ELPH camera with you on a scuba diving journey. And the paper used for printing pictures doubles as a postcard! How’s that for multitasking?

Pack gently : Hybrid digital products like the PowerShot S3 IS let you capture still pictures and fine quality video. The 6-Megapixel camera has a 12x optical zoom lens, image stabilization technology for steady shots, a’movie snap’ feature letting you are taking still images while shooting pictures, a widescreen mode for full-screen viewing and still leaves lots of room for any keepsakes you may want to bring home.

Hybrid digital products can take photo stills and shoot flicks without taking up too much space in your luggage.